Perimeter of quadrilateral inscribed in circle
CAT 2005 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Geometry
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2005 Slot 1 paper. It tests Geometry. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
P, Q, S and R are points on the circumference of a circle of radius , such that PQR is an equilateral triangle and PS is a diameter of the circle. What is the perimeter of the quadrilateral PQSR?
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Explanation
Since PQR is an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle of radius , its side length . Since PS is a diameter, and . In right , . Similarly, . Perimeter of quadrilateral PQSR .
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